We are proud to announce that IKAWA has entered into a strategic partnership with Bühler, a global leader in food processing technology.
Through this collaboration, we are bringing the RoastMaster20, Bühler’s industry-leading drum coffee roaster, to IKAWA’s customers, helping specialty roasters scale from sample roasting to production without losing profile clarity or roast consistency opening new doors for precision roasting, flavour development, and scalable production.
At IKAWA, our mission has always been to put the best possible roasting tools in the hands of coffee professionals. Bühler shares that commitment, backed by decades of process engineering expertise and a global track record of successful installations. The RoastMaster20 is the natural next step for IKAWA customers ready to scale up without compromising the precision and control they rely on.
Head of Product at IKAWA“The RoastMaster20 empowers you to create optimised roasting profiles for superb flavour generation, with a capacity range of up to 70 kg per hour.”
The RoastMaster20 sits in a sweet spot capable enough for commercial production, yet precise enough for specialty-focused roasteries. Here’s who will benefit most:
Specialty & artisan roasters
Roasters crafting distinctive, single-origin profiles who need batch-to-batch repeatability and up to 10-step profile control.
Growing roasteries scaling up
Operations outgrowing small-batch machines and needing a reliable step up to 70 kg/h without losing flavour precision.
Small commercial producers
Producers roasting for capsule, filter, espresso, or ready-to-drink who need consistent output across long operational hours.
R&D and product development teams
Teams developing new blends who need to store 500+ named profiles and rapidly test roast profiles with measurable results.
Playone digital control platform
A web-based, tablet-friendly interface offering live trend monitoring, profile management, and remote support via TeamViewer. Designed for ease of use with minimal training required.
Superior drum design
High convective heat transfer ensures consistent, homogeneous roasting across every batch. Variable drum speed allows for optimal bean movement and heat distribution.
Third-party integration
Seamlessly connects with Bühler Insights for advanced roast profile analysis and data-driven optimisation.
Optional accessories
Expand your setup with a green bean in-feeder (20 kg tray), destoner, afterburner, and a 15.6″ Full HD touch monitor.
Built for long hours
Robust engineering and superior insulation support long roasting hours with minimal downtime.
Whether you’re producing fast espresso roasts or developing slower, more nuanced specialty profiles, the RoastMaster20 gives you full control.
With adjustable airflow, precise temperature management, and up to 10 programmable roasting steps, you can tailor every roast to your requirements. Fast roasts can be completed in as little as 8 minutes, while more complex profiles can extend to 20 minutes, all with full reproducibility.
Get in touch with the IKAWA team to arrange a demonstration, request a quote, or find out how this partnership can work for your roastery
